Special Weather Statement issued September 4 at 2:26PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
At 226 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located 7 miles south of Fort Recovery, moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 mph, pea size hail, frequent cloud-to-ground lightning, and very heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation. Lightning can cause serious injury or death. Visibility will be poor and hydroplaning is possible.
Locations impacted include... Versailles, Union City, Ansonia, Osgood, Burkettsville, North Star, Rossburg, New Weston, Yorkshire, Darke County Airport, North Dayton, Rose Hill, Cosmos, Brock, State Route 47 at US Route 127, Eldora Speedway, and Pikeville.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.
Motorists should slow down and use extra caution.
When thunder roars, go indoors! Do not stay in the open or seek shelter under trees when lightning threatens.
To report hazardous weather conditions, go to our website at weather.gov/iln and submit your report via social media, when you can do so safely.
Heat Advisory issued September 4 at 1:49AM EDT until September 4 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Afternoon heat index values of 100 to 105 expected.
* WHERE...Auglaize, Champaign, Logan, Mercer, and Shelby Counties.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Today 90° Today 90° slight chance 72° 72° slight chance Tomorrow 84° Tomorrow 84° likely chance 65° 65° chance
Saturday, September 22nd, 2018
David Rhoades
David J. Rhoades, age 47, of Saint Henry, Ohio passed away suddenly at 6:09 PM on Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at Mercer Health Hospital, Coldwater, Ohio.
Born May 24, 1971 in Piqua, Ohio he was the only son to Karen (Shepherd) Rhoades and the late Richard Grant.
David was a graduate of Greenville High School, class of 1989 and was the band field commander from 1988-89. He then went on to graduate from Eastern Michigan University and was the basketball coach and scorekeeper. David was the band director for University of Detroit, an avid UM fan and loved the Detroit Lions. He will be missed by all who knew him.
In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by grandmothers Eva Smithon; Irwana Rhoades: step-grandfather Jack Smithton.
Survived by his loving mother Karen Rhoades: Aunt Janet Lampert of Oakridge, TN: and many more friends and family members.
Friends may call on the family from 5:00-8:00 PM on Tuesday, September 25, 2018 at the Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, Ohio. Funeral service at 10:30 AM, Wednesday, September 26, 2018 with pastor Mark Lynch Presiding. Burial Harris Creek cemetery, Bradford, Ohio.
Online condolences www.zecharbailey.com.
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